Bus Ipswich to Bristol: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ipswich to Bristol from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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$38

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$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 50m	3:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	11:40 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 3:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 30m	6:50 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	2:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 6:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/17/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 50m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	9:20 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	8h 40m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	10:10 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 1:30:00 PM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 38m	1:30 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	10:08 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/16/2026 1:30:00 PM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/16/2026 10:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	7:00 PM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	2:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 30m	5:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	1:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 5:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	8h 10m	5:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	1:40 PM	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 5:30:00 AM to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 15m	5:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	1:45 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 5:30:00 AM to Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 13m	5:30 AM	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	1:43 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 5:30:00 AM to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m

Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Bristol via London, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Ipswich
  Cardinal Park
  
  9:50 PM
  
  London
  Stratford Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 PM to Stratford Bus Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
- National Express
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  1:20 AM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 3/22/2026 11:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 3/23/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ipswich to Bristol is $37 on 3/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Ipswich to Bristol. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Ipswich and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from Ipswich to Bristol, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Bristol, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ipswich to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Bristol starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	165.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Ipswich to Bristol

Every day, 16 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ipswich for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

Monday 03/16

$38

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

Sunday 03/22

$44

Monday 03/23

$38

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$38

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$46

Saturday 03/28

$37

Sunday 03/29

$50

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

$38

Thursday 04/02

Friday 04/03

$58

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 04/05

$72

Monday 04/06

$72

Tuesday 04/07

$44

Wednesday 04/08

$38

Thursday 04/09

$42

Friday 04/10

$50

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Bristol, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $38, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ipswich to Bristol. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Bristol, with $37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ipswich to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ipswich to Bristol, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ipswich to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Ipswich to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Ipswich to Bristol

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Ipswich to Bristol:

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:30 AM
Last Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	2/20/2026

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Bristol

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ipswich and Bristol.

Cardinal Park

Quadling Street

Bus Stop

Crown Street

Tower Ramparts Bus Station

CopDock

Cardinal Park Cinema Bus Station

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Coldharbour Lane

Stoke Gifford

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ipswich to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Ipswich to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ipswich to Bristol bus

How much does a Ipswich Bristol bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 7h 50m to reach Bristol. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ipswich to Bristol?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $82. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bristol.

On average, how many connections are available from Ipswich to Bristol each day?

Every day, the Ipswich to Bristol bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ipswich to Bristol take?

The fastest bus from Ipswich to Bristol is offered by National Express and takes 6h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Bristol?

The earliest bus arriving in Bristol from Ipswich starts at 5:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ipswich to Bristol?

The latest bus trip departing from Ipswich for Bristol starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ipswich Bristol route?

When traveling by bus from Ipswich to Bristol, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich and Bristol by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Ipswich to Bristol bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ipswich Bristol bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ipswich Bristol bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ipswich to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ipswich to Bristol?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Ipswich and Bristol. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Ipswich to Bristol?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ipswich to Bristol

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ipswich and to Bristol

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ipswich and to Bristol. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!